Plant Details

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

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General Information

Scientific name: Ceanothus americanus
Also known as: New Jersey Tea

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Tea
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Dye, Nitrogen fixer

Description

A refreshing tea can be made from the dried leaves of this plant. This tea is a good alternative to coffee from China, as it contains no caffeine. The leaves are collected when the plant is in full bloom and then dried in the shade.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08
End of Harvest: 30/09